Workers Compensation Information
The University provides Workers' Compensation insurance coverage, at no charge, to all employees as required by the District of Columbia Law 3-77. Workers' Compensation benefits are the employee's exclusive remedy for accidental injury, occupational disease, or death, arising out of and in the course of employment. Eligible employees may receive benefits including medical, surgical, vocational rehabilitation services and certain supplies, as well as compensation for medically authorized lost time due to disability. The Office of Risk Management administers the Workers' Compensation Program for the University & Medical Center and is recognized as a self-insurer in the District of Columbia. Lost time workers' compensation cases are handled by the Frank Gates Company, the University's third party claims adjustment service provider.
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In This Section
Insurance & Claims Management
Laptop Computer Theft
Motor Vehicle Operators
Workers' Compensation
Clinical Risk Management
Surety Bonds
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